The 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to take place in New York City on Thursday. The parade will feature a star-studded lineup of performers, including Cher, who will be performing just before the arrival of Santa Claus. Other musical acts scheduled to perform include Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Brandy, Pentatonix, and Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke. The parade will also feature 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, and eight performance groups. Among the new balloons debuting this year are Snoopy, Monkey D. Luffy, Po, and a reimagined Pillsbury Doughboy. The parade will follow a 2.5-mile route through Central Park West and Sixth Avenue until Herald Square. Viewers can catch the action along the parade route or watch it on television. It promises to be a magical experience full of entertainment and celebration.